Run-Time error code 50003

Hi Guys,

If possible I need some help here.

I'm using:
Windows
98 Second Edition

When I try to run programs such as my firewall which is- ZoneAlarm, and Spywareblaster, Spyguard, HiJackLog, as well as a few other programs I get a message stating that the programs have preformed an illegal operation and will shut down. I've uninstalled them and reinstalled them with no success.

I just tried again to run a HijackLog file to post here and received a "Run-Time error code 50003.
I've downloaded the latest javacool updates as well as the Visual Basic pkgs.
I assume I'm missing some DLL's.

I've been working on this for a few hrs now.
Any help you can provide me in fixing this problem will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

Gary,

Strange question but, how much RAM do you have on your machine ?

 

Some previous users who got this error said it had to do with the color depth setting on Windows 98. Try to change it and see if that helps.

 

Here is another thread regarding that same problem. In this case, it appears that a Visual Basic runtime program was the problem.

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=60996

 

Thanks for the replies guys!

Prior to this happening I've had all those programs operating fine for a few years now.
On Saturday I downloaded a desktop lock utility (I won't mention which one ) and that's when the problems started. So I uninstalled it and now haven't been able to get those security programs operating correctly again.

I have 128 ram but only use the computer for basic things such as email and browsing the web. I don't use it for games that require more ram so I should still be fine.

My AVG virus protection, Ad-Aware, SpyBot, CrapCleaner all work fine still.

It's the five following programs I can't get back working correctly...
ZoneAlarm ( I even tried installing another firewall (Sygate) with no success).
Spyguard
SpywareBlaster
HiJackLog 2.0
Registry Mechanic

 

Mine has been set to 16-bit since day one.
Thanks for replying though.

 

Gary,

The RAM's OK then - 528's a hell of a lot healthier for 98se - especially running ZA.
however,

I would get rid of this Registry Mechanic thing next - then start the 98se
to the DOS prompt and type in, Scanreg /Opt /Fix

Space between Scanreg and /
and then between Opt and /

After that restart and install the free WinASO Reg Defrag 1.2 from,
www.winaso.com/
Works a treat on 98se out of Safe Mode.

 

Hi Micro,

Thanks for the reply!

Scanreg /Opt /Fix doesn't work for me in DOS prompt.
Keeps coming back as "Invalid Command Line Parameter"

I'll give WinASO 1.2 in safe mode a try.

Thanks

 

That being the case means
there's definitely something wrong Gary - Either that Locking App. you referred to, or that dreadful RM, probably the latter - I would have dumped the both before installing WinASO because the Reg. is out of kilter, no point
compounding the problem.

I would also try Scanreg /Fix

on it's own first - if that does fix it, then you could use the other part

Scanreg /Opt to optimize the Reg.

but both of these before installing WinASO, and hopefully after dumping RM.